When using the verb GUSTAR (to like), you need to pay attention to the special way phrases are put together, but also to the way you react to statements that contain GUSTAR or similar verbs such as ENCANTAR (to love), or INTERESAR (to interest).… CONTINUE READING
Responding to statements made with GUSTAR
In the Sierra Tarahumara
See the Spanish version of this text further down.
In the Sierra Tarahumara, in the estate of Chihuahua in Mexico, live the Taraumara or Rarámuri people. The Rarámuri, or “light feet”, as it is reported they call themselves, is a group of indigenous people known for their prowess in running long distances.… CONTINUE READING
Córdoba
Córdoba is a fascinating city in southern Spain. Rich in history and full of sites that attest to its remote multicultural origins. In this activity you will learn a bit about it.… CONTINUE READING
Giving directions
With special thanks to Heidi Börger, Teacher of German as a Foreign Language, for her contribution in creating this material
Giving directions in a context where technology comes easily to the rescue may give you the false impression that you do not need to learn this particular topic.… CONTINUE READING
Personal information: introducing yourself
Personal information: introducing yourself is your opportunity to hear a Spanish-speaker from Spain giving some personal information. You will have to scroll down and click on the clip at the bottom of this page to watch and listen.… CONTINUE READING
Spanish-speaking places
[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Female” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Spanish-speaking places… Hmmmm…. Maybe they have asked you this before, but here is the question: how many countries in the world have Spanish as their native language?… CONTINUE READING
Learning by numbers
Learning by numbers. Let numbers test how good you are at writing and saying them in Spanish.
Write down the following numbers and then… keep writing by reversing the number order.… CONTINUE READING
Some key words for asking questions
Some key words for asking questions are needed to complete the dialogues. Access the document and once you are done you can check here.
Where are all these things from?
Where are all these things from? Food and music with some very specific places of origin. You have an opportunity to decide on the countries all these items come from. Check here once you are done!… CONTINUE READING
professions and places of work
Different professions and places of work, gets you started with making phrases and getting you familiar with some useful vocabulary.
Once you are done you can check.
You can still take this activity one step beyond!… CONTINUE READING
